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Old 04-16-17, 05:58 PM
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Default Trans fluid leak

I did a flush a couple weeks and noticed no leak, however now while parked there is about a 3-4 inch puddle of fluid. The level is a bit high but not much. Where could this be coming from? Thanks
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I'm guessing you checked the drain plug and pan gaskets?
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did u use a new crush washer on the transmission plug? I think it is different from the oil crush washer.
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Did you do a drain and fill or an actual flushing?
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Check the pan gasket and/or drain plug as mentioned.
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Hope leak is not coming from seal.
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Could be the fluid was overfilled, got up to temp, and the excess fluid was vented out the top. Same thing happened to me earlier this year. It doesn't take much to overfill the trans.
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